Wind scoop

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-010261

A hollowed-out depression or concavity formed in snow or ice on the windward side of an obstruction, such as a rock or a building. The wind accelerates around the obstruction, causing increased erosion and sublimation of the snow or ice. These features are common in windy, snow-covered environments.

Table 1. Record
Identifier	MLC-T-MET-010261
Field	Meteorology and atmospheric science

Record as JSON

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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010261",
  "term": "Wind scoop",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A hollowed-out depression or concavity formed in snow or ice on the windward side of an obstruction, such as a rock or a building. The wind accelerates around the obstruction, causing increased erosion and sublimation of the snow or ice. These features are common in windy, snow-covered environments.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/wind-scoop/"
}

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